Ask Breakaway

Questions and answers on small-business
topics to assist our readers

Updated Oct. 23, 2000 3:31 p.m. ET

In this issue, we introduce our own Breakaway advice columnist, Daniel Akst. He's here to entertain your questions on basic strategy, workplace ethics, office decorum or any business dilemma that keeps you awake at night. For his first column, Mr. Akst sought out questions from friendly entrepreneurs, and they were kind enough to share what was on their minds. We hope that you'll feel free to do the same. Don't be shy.